Talent Acquisition Specialist

Req ID: 8663Travel: Up to 50%Number of Openings: 1 Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms. Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.SummaryThe Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting qualified candidates for various roles within the construction industry. S/he collaborates with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for conducting interviews, negotiating offers, ensuring a positive experience for both internal and external candidates throughout the hiring process.Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.Supports and assists Regional and Corporate Management to identify staffing needs Resolves gaps in personnel due to turnoverIdentifies staffing needs during new project Transition processRecommends reassignment of personnel prior to conclusion of projectsEvaluates Interns for full-time employment opportunitiesPartners with the Leadership Team to establish manpower needs, explore expanding markets, and develop path-forwardRecommends which recruiting events and outreach programs to participate in and evaluates the successBuilds relationships with military bases through career events and local outreach programsComplies with all federal, state and local compliance regulations related to recruitingPosts and advertises for open positionsReviews and screens resumes and applicationsConducts pre-screening interviews, provides feedback and coordinates follow-up interviews with appropriate managerDrafts offer of employment letters, when appropriate, based on interview discussionsWorks with staffing agencies, social media companies, advertising agencies, etc., when employment services are neededUnderstands competitors and engages with them strategicallyContinuously promotes the Baker brandOversees travel/relocation arrangements, and Visa paperwork if neededFollows up with new hires and their managers to ensure a positive employment experienceEstablishes trust with candidates by fostering strong relationships, effectively promoting the available positions, and communicating the company's core values.Maintains Black Book by networking with construction related associations and attending eventsUtilizes the LMS and promotes co-worker usageOversees management of Applicant Tracker Mines resume repository in the Applicant Tracker when hiring needs ariseAppropriately documents applicant/candidate status throughout the recruiting processUtilizes The Marketing Collective for PowerPoint presentations and other associated recruitment materialsEnsures all record keeping is up to dateAttends HR Department staff meetings and participates in developing HR objectives and systemsChampions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environmentSets example by following safety guidelinesComplies with proper safety proceduresRequirementsThe Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years experience, preferably in construction or equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to present information in written and oral form to all levels of co-workers within the CompanyAbility to read and comprehend procedures, regulations, and lawsAbility to effectively communicate, including expertise using social mediaAbility to calculate simple math such addition, subtraction, division, percentages, and ratiosAbility to build and adhere to a talent management budget Strong proficiency with Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong proficiency with recruiting job boards / platforms such as Linkedin, Indeed, etc.Knowledge of SuccessFactors preferredAbility to work with all levels of co-workers in a team environmentAbility to quickly network and build relationships with industry professionalsAbility to enhance talent pool and pipeline through inspiring, motivating, and mentoring talentAbility to effectively negotiate and collaborateAbility to maintain high level of confidentialityAbility to adapt to a variety of situationsPossesses effective listening skillsAbility to identify challenges in the recruitment process and develop creative solutionsAbility to assess personalities and skill setsAbility to research and analyze various types of dataAbility to exercise judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and lawsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized and manage multiple prioritiesPossesses strong discernment capabilitiesConstantly required to navigate office; may occasionally be required to navigate construction site environmentsFrequently required to listen and communicateFrequently required to employ visual acuity and dexterity in the regular use of computers and other related equipment §Frequently required to travel short and long distancesOccasionally required to handle average weight objects up to 10 poundWork is primarily in an office environment, but involves exposure to outside weather and jobsite conditionsFrequent travel is required, involving exposure to confined spaces such as automobiles or airplanes, with a minimum travel commitment of 25%.At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io and asking for HR.